BY LISA LENGENFELDER and JENNIFER SCHAAL for WEEKLY VOLCANO 7/18/25 |
Friday, July 18
Music
Ft. Steilacoom Park: Wagner Road @ Community Days, 3:00 PM
Tacoma Public Library Moore Branch: Music aLIVE Concert Series – Live Folk Music w/ Whipporwill Arts, 4:00–5:00 PM
Real Art Tacoma: Love Visa / Pharaohs Comet / Chameleons, 6:30 PM
The Central Saloon: Celestial Navigation / Sunrust / Loose Floorboards, 7:00 PM
Soulberry Coffee House: Soul Nothing / PJ Haggerty, 7:00 PM
Spanish Ballroom: CODA (Led Zeppelin Tribute), 7:00 PM
Water From Wine: The Unassuming Beekeepers – FREE Live Music, 7:00–9:00 PM
The Valley: Hiram B Freedom / Doyle Scott / Haystack Slim, 8:00 PM
Zesty’s Steakhouse: Famil-ya Band, 8:00 PM
Airport Tavern: Back to the ’80s w/ Nite Wave, 9:00 PM
Jazzbones: Diamond Star Halo & The Cover-Up, 9:00 PM
Comedy
Nate Jackson’s: James Davis & Sydney Castillo, 7:00 PM
Downtown Comedy Club: Bobcat Goldthwait, 7:00 PM & 9:45 PM
6th Ave Comedy Club: Darren Brand, 7:30 PM & 9:45 PM
Pantages Theater: Louis C.K. – Ridiculous, 7:30 PM
Other
WA State Fairgrounds: BIG BOUNCE America 2025, 9:00 AM–7:00 PM
Tacoma Public Library (All Branches): Craftopia Pinwheels Kid Program Kits – FREE, 10:00 AM–6:00 PM
Off Chamber Brewing: OCB Night Market – 15 Vendors, Food Trucks & More, 4:00–8:00 PM
6th Ave: Art on the Ave 2025 – Multiple Local Artists & Vendors, Food Trucks, Live Entertainment & More, 12:00 PM
Orting Lions Club: Shoestring Circus, 5:00 PM & 8:00 PM
Fircrest Park: Kids Craft Makers Market, 5:00–7:00 PM
Fircrest Park: Fircrest Fun Days! Talent Show, Maker Market, Lawn Games & Food Trucks – FREE, 5:00–10:30 PM
Ft. Nisqually Living History Museum: Family Fun Night, 6:00–9:00 PM
Sign & Celebrate: Shell Yeah! Singles Night – An Oyster & Caviar Experience, 6:00–9:00 PM
Center for Spiritual Living: Tripod Arts & Community Presentations, 7:00 PM
Meridian Habitat Park: Summer Movies in the Park – The Wild Robot – FREE, 7:00–10:30 PM
Cheney Stadium: Relay for Life Purple Out the Park – Tacoma Rainiers Fundraiser Game, 7:05 PM
Lakewood Playhouse: The Spitfire Grill, 7:30 PM
Akasha Ariel Arts (Spanaway): Studio Ghibli Dangling Chaos Magic Cirque Bus – A Burlesque & Circus Tribute to Public Media (Benefit for Local NPR/PBS), 8:00 PM
Blacklist Hookah Lounge: Baddies & Bottles, 8:00 PM
Blue Mouse Theater: FNF Presents The Fly, 10:00 PM
Saturday, July 19
Music
Apizza Little Italy: Kareem Kandi World Orchestra – FREE, 2:00–5:00 PM
Real Art Tacoma: Tears of Joy / Cujo / Refuse 2 Lose / Bodyshot / Haven of Rest – All Ages, 6:00 PM
Pierce College Science Dome: Led Zeppelin Music Show, 6:30–7:30 PM
Airport Tavern: Carolyn Wonderland, 7:00 PM
Water From Wine: Rebecca James – FREE Live Music, 7:00–9:00 PM
Jazzbones: Stonepony (Linda Ronstadt Tribute), 8:00 PM
Spanish Ballroom: The Grunge Show – Featuring Jar of Flies (Alice in Chains Tribute), Outshined (Soundgarden Tribute), Negative Creep (Nirvana Tribute), 8:00 PM
Zesty’s Steakhouse: Island Mix Band – FREE, 8:00 PM
Airport Tavern: Slacker University – 2000s Party, 10:00 PM
Comedy
Nate Jackson’s: James Davis & Sydney Castillo, 7:00 PM
Downtown Comedy Club: Bobcat Goldthwait, 7:00 PM & 9:45 PM
6th Ave Comedy Club: Darren Brand, 7:30 PM & 9:45 PM
Other
WA State Fairgrounds: The Revolution – Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu GI & No-GI Tournament, 8:00 AM
Wapato Park: Ebony Nurses Annual Health Walk, 8:00 AM
O’Reilly DC 26 Puyallup: 13th Annual Car Show for Kids, 9:00 AM
Tacoma Metal Arts Center: Beginning Jewelry Metalsmithing w/ Jesse Burt, 9:00 AM
1642 Industrial Pkwy, Puyallup: Car Show 4 Kids – Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation, 9:00 AM
Proctor & N 27th: Proctor Farmers Market, 9:00 AM–2:00 PM
LeMay Marymount Museum: Motorcycle Day, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
WA State Fairgrounds: BIG BOUNCE America 2025, 9:00 AM–7:00 PM
The Grand Cinema: FREE Family Flick – Charlotte’s Web, 10:00 AM
Fircrest Park: Junior Bake-Off – FREE, 9:00 AM (Judging at 10:30 AM)
Fircrest Park: Centennial Parade Along Regents Blvd – FREE, 10:00 AM
UWT: Pierce County Comprehensive Plan to End Homelessness – Community Feedback Session (Registration Required), 10:00 AM
Sehmel Homestead Park, Gig Harbor: Peninsula Art League’s 39th Annual Summer Art Festival, 10:00 AM
Ruston Way Waterfront: Summer Paint Party w/ Kay’s Paint Joint – Bring a Blanket or Chair, Co-ed, Music & Vibes, 11:00 AM
LeMay America’s Car Museum: Family STEAM Days – Design, Build & Tinker While Learning About Automobiles, 11:00 AM
United Methodist Church: Mayoral Forum – Tacoma’s Housing Crisis w/ 4 Mayoral Candidates, 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
Ft. Steilacoom Park: SummerFEST 2025, 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
Craftopia: Pom Pom Wall Art Class, 12:00–2:00 PM
Orting Lions Club: Shoestring Circus, 1:00 PM & 5:00 PM
6th Ave Comedy Club: It’s Bingo ^^^^^!! – A Drag Bingo Event, 2:30 PM
Craftopia: FREE Craft Night Class, 3:00–6:00 PM
Campfire Coffee: Artvana – Paint, Sip, Win a Trip, 5:00 PM
Center for Spiritual Living: Meaningful Movies – Denial (2016 Documentary), 5:30 PM
Fircrest Park: Fircrest Fun Days! Pet Edition Talent Show, Live Music, Food Trucks & More – FREE, 5:00–10:30 PM
LeMay America’s Car Museum: 2025 Couture & Cars Fashion Show, 6:00–11:00 PM
Lakewood Playhouse: The Spitfire Grill, 7:30 PM
Sunday, July 20
Music
Museum of Glass: Kareem Kandi World Orchestra, 3:00 PM
Spanish Ballroom: James Coates / The Oh Wells / Brittany Daniel, 6:00 PM
Dune Peninsula at Point Defiance: Showbox Presents – Sierra Ferrell “Shoot for the Moon,” 7:00 PM
Jazzbones: The Chicago Transit Experience, 8:00 PM
Tacoma Dome: A.R. Rahman – The Wonderment Tour, 8:00 PM
Comedy
Downtown Comedy Club: Andrea Squared, 4:00 PM
6th Ave Comedy Club: Tabari McCoy, 7:00 PM
Nate Jackson’s: James Davis & Sydney Castillo, 7:30 PM
Other
WA State Fairgrounds: The Revolution – Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu GI & No-GI Tournament, 8:00 AM
Titlow Park & Lodge: Titlow Bird Walk, 8:30–10:30 AM
Tacoma Metal Arts Center: Beginning Jewelry Metalsmithing w/ Jesse Burt, 9:00 AM
WA State Fairgrounds: BIG BOUNCE America 2025, 9:00 AM–7:00 PM
Sehmel Homestead Park, Gig Harbor: Peninsula Art League’s 39th Annual Summer Art Festival, 10:00 AM
WA State Fairgrounds: Capoeira Performance at 5th Annual SavorFest, 12:00 PM
6th Ave: Art on the Ave 2025 – Multiple Local Artists & Vendors, Food Trucks, Live Entertainment & More, 12:00 PM
Craftopia: String Art Class, 12:00–2:00 PM
Craftopia: Crochet Crash Course Class, 12:00–2:00 PM
King’s Books: Dakoda Foxx Book Signing – The Magic in the Nightmare Was Me, 12:00 PM
The Redd Dog Tacoma: Artvana – Brews & Brushes Painting Class, 1:00 PM
Orting Lions Club: Shoestring Circus, 1:00 PM
Eastside Community Center: Community Block Party – FREE, 1:00 PM
Craftopia: Hooker Happy Hour Meet-Up – FREE, 1:00–3:00 PM
Lakewood Playhouse: The Spitfire Grill, 2:00 PM
The Coaster: Rainbow Revue – An Afternoon of Drag, 2:00 PM
Spirit Guide Wellness LLC: Wire Wrapping Ring Class, 2:00 PM
Craftopia: Crochet in the Round Class, 2:00–4:00 PM
Craftopia: Succulent Trays, 2:00–4:00 PM
Normanna Hall: Contra Dance Beginner’s Workshop, 3:00–3:30 PM
Normanna Hall: Contra Dance, 3:30–6:00 PM
Craftopia: Candle Making Class, 4:00–6:00 PM
Craftopia: Granny Squares, 4:00–6:00 PM
Monday, July 21
Music
Real Art Tacoma: Live It Out Loud Presents: Mix N Match Jam Night – All Ages – FREE (Donations Welcome), 6:30 PM
Comedy
6th Ave Comedy Club: The Monday Mic – FREE, 7:00 PM
Downtown Comedy Club: Back Booth Bullies – FREE, 7:30 PM
Other
Red Elm Cafe: Freelance Fandango Artists Gathering, 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
FabLab Education: 3D Printing Camp – Afternoon Sessions (Ages 8–12), 1:00–4:00 PM
Ruston Senior Center: Dark Night Market, 2:00–8:00 PM
T.U.P.A.C.: Children’s Flamenco Dance Class w/ Maristela Calogera (Ages 5–12), 4:00–5:00 PM
T.U.P.A.C.: Introduction to Flamenco Dance w/ Marisela Fleitas (Ages 15–100), 5:00–6:15 PM
Puyallup Pioneer Park: #MovePuyallup – FREE Outdoor Fitness Class, 6:00–7:00 PM
Tuesday, July 22
Music
Skansie Park, Gig Harbor: Summer Sounds Concert Series – DJ Mia Maya – FREE, 6:00 PM
Comedy
Downtown Comedy Club: New Talent Tuesday – FREE, 7:00 PM
Nate Jackson’s: TIGHT FIVE TUESDAYS – Fresh Faces, Fast Sets, Funny AF, 7:00 PM
Other
Swan Creek: ‘Summer Fun’ Family Nature Walk, 10:00 AM
Puyallup’s Pioneer Park: Kiwanis Kids Days in the Park – Recess Monkey (Indie Rock Band), Bubble Party, Shaved Ice, Face Painting & More – FREE, 12:00–1:00 PM
FabLab Education: 3D Printing Camp – Afternoon Sessions (Ages 8–12), 1:00–4:00 PM
Tacoma Public Library Moore Branch: The Ugly Art Workshop for Adults – FREE, 5:30 PM
Spanish Ballroom: History Pub: 800 Years of Fashion – 12th to 20th Century Ballgowns & Formal Wear, 7:00 PM
Airport Tavern: Electric Taco Tuesday – Weekly EDM Party, 9:00 PM
Wednesday, July 23
Music
Market Square, University Place: Music on the Square – Bobby Medina & Culture Shock – FREE, 6:00–8:00 PM
Steel Lake Park: Summer Concert in the Park – Chrome Molly (Rock Music) – FREE, 6:30–9:00 PM
Old Town Park: Kim Archer Band – LIVE – FREE (Bring a Chair or Blanket), 6:30 PM
Real Art Tacoma: Skating Polly / Black Ends / Alex Vile, 7:00 PM
Spanish Ballroom: Uncle Buzzy, 7:00 PM
Temple Theater Tacoma: Oliver Anthony Music – LIVE, 8:00 PM
Comedy
Downtown Comedy Club: Open Mic Night – FREE, 7:00 PM
Other
Titlow Beach: Tiptoe Through the Tidepools, 9:30 AM–12:30 PM
Cross Park: Wildlife Scavenger Hunt – Stroll Along the Foothills Trail Through Cross Park, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
Job Carr Cabin Museum: Storytime w/ Author Tanishia Bennett, 10:00–11:00 AM
Tacoma Art Museum: Sculpting w/ Aisha – Session 3 of a 4-part workshop – Recommended for ages 18+ – FREE, 10:30 AM–12:00 PM
Tacoma Public Library Main Branch: Movies @ Main – Gladiator II, 12:00 PM
First Lutheran Church: Listen Live at Lunch – Flutist Liliya Lindner & Pianist Liliya Sitdikova “Two Lilies” – FREE Concert, 12:00–1:00 PM
Tacoma Public Library Main Branch: Tie Dye Class w/ Remakery, 5:00–7:00 PM
Manic Meatballs: Artvana Kids & Family Paint Night, 5:30 PM
South Sound Choir Academy Studio: Family Sing – FREE, 6:30–7:15 PM
Thursday, July 24
Music
Dune Peninsula at Point Defiance Park: Dropkick Murphys & Bad Religion w/ The Mainliners, 5:00 PM
Real Art Tacoma: It’s All Happening / Evangeline / Blue Light / Zailee Haze – All Ages, 6:00 PM
Airport Tavern: Trivia Night – FREE, 7:00 PM
Lakewood Elks Lodge 2388: SUMMER BINGO – Doors 6:00 PM, Game Starts at 7:00 PM
Puyallup’s Pioneer Park: Concerts in the Park – The Infinity Project (Journey Tribute) – FREE, 6:30 PM
Curran Apple Orchard: Concerts in the Park – The Gigsters (Melodic Rock) – FREE, 6:30–8:00 PM
Apizza Little Italy: STAB w/ Elliot Turner – FREE, 7:00 PM
Jazzbones: Bubba Sparxxx w/ Special Guest DJ Indica Jones, 8:00 PM
Comedy
Downtown Comedy Club: Best of the Northwest, 7:00 PM
6th Ave Comedy Club: Rocky Dale Davis, 7:00 PM, 7:30 PM, and 9:45 PM
Bob’s Comedy Java Jive: Open Mic Night – Every Thursday, 8:00 PM
Other
Cross Park: Wildlife Scavenger Hunt – Stroll Along the Foothills Trail, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
Patsy Suhr Place: Coffee w/ Council Member Sandesh Sadalge, 9:30–10:30 AM
11th & Broadway: Tacoma Farmers Market, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
Tacoma Art Museum: Blood Drive w/ Bloodworks Northwest, 11:30 AM–5:30 PM
Downtown: Farmers Market, 1:00–6:00 PM
Franke Tobey Jones, Bristol View – Bowditch Room: Senior University – Pretty Gritty Lecture: Psychics, 3:00 PM
Clocktower Park, DuPont: Dupont Farmers Market, 3:00–7:00 PM
Gig Harbor History Museum: Journey From Old World to New – The Shenandoah’s Croatian Roots, 6:30–8:00 PM
Edison Square: Pretty Gritty Theater Experience – Tacoma Aroma, 7:00 PM
VFW Post 969: Line Dance Lessons w/ Cindy, 7:00–8:00 PM
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